Restaurants in East Brunswick

“Fresh, flavorful, great quality. well seasoned with awesome layers of flavors. beyond impressed. out of towner who swung in for a quick meal before a show. byob is an awesome touch and makes up for the slightly higher pricing. service is great too with knowledgeable and friendly staff. 5/5”

“Great place to have delicious food at good prices . The waitstaff was sooo friendly”

“An absolute hidden gem! ✨

We discovered this hidden gem when hunting for a unique and well-reviewed dining experience near to home. The atmosphere is lovely, the food is really amazing, and the service is excellent.

We got numerous items to sample, and I can certainly state that each one was flavorful and well worth it. Our server, Fatih, was fantastic—friendly, attentive, and quite helpful with recommendations. Thank you, Fatih, for your guidance! I enjoyed the branzini, mixed grill, and lamb pie, and the kunefe with Turkish tea was the ideal dessert.

They have live music on Saturdays, so bookings are advised. Parking is accessible on the site, making your visit even more convenient.

⭐ I highly suggest this restaurant for an amazing eating experience from start to finish!”

“Great food. Cant wait to go back and try something new.”

“Great burger! And the service was great as well. Love the location also.”

“Awesome place, food was so good, would definitely go again and recommend”

“Private party in traditional presentation of a Kamayan feast (max 35 persons) for my milestone birthday. You meet with Chef Maricel herself to plan the menu and set-up (seating, music, and service). She was very accommodating for one guest who is allergic to soy sauce — a staple ingredient in Asian cooking. She prepared a separate meal for him. She made all my favorite Filipino dishes including Lechon (the best I’ve eaten!), grilled chicken inasal, fried tilapia, chicken adobo, and beef Caldereta (my husband’s favorite). I also recommend her crispy shrimp balls as an appetizer and pancit molo soup. Chef Maricel came out to present the Lechon and explained its significance in Filipino celebrations. The succulent pork and crackling were then added to the other dishes laid out on banana leaves. Dessert included turon and leche flan. The mango birthday cake was beautiful and delicious. We chose their beverage package that included non-alcoholic sangria, soda, coffee and hot tea. BYOB: Guests added pinot Grigio or prosecco to their glasses of sangria. Maricel’s Kitchen is a restaurant on the weekends and a cooking studio during the week where she teaches classes live on YouTube. The studio’s computer equipment set-up provided an opp for my family to project a slide show of photos from my life that guests watched during dinner. Our daughter led 3 birthday games between dinner and dessert where Chef Maricel’s cookbook and gift cards were the prizes. She signed each cookbook. Such a memorable evening!”

“Food is unbelievable. Service is 100%”

“crab cakes and dynamite shrimp were awesome”

“We went on a Thursday. Happy hour wine for me and Sagria for my friend. Quite a few appetizers for $9 but we didn't try those. We opted for Burrata shared plate and a Pepperoni Flatbread. The Burrata plate was delicious, came with sliced baguette and pesto and a hummus drizzle on the plate for dipping. The Pepperoni Flatbread was thin crust with hot honey, very tasty however could have been baked a little longer, Service was excellent.”

“1st and last time coming here. With the price of the buffet you would think they will have more food selections. The food was nasty, cold and dry. The hibachi was closed and the steak they did make and put out was cold, tough and been sitting out for a while. Crabs were cold and small they were stingy with putting everything out in small portions. Didn't have any snow crabs like they advertise. The bubble tea was free so my children didn't know upon leaving we had to pay for it. The rude receptionist ran and chased us down out the door and snatched them out my kids hands. If she wasn't so rude i would of went back to pay for them. I spent a total of $267 including $40 tip for nasty buffet and service. False advertising on social media made me come here. Never again”

“Since moving from NJ years ago we always make sure that our trips home include a visit to Continental. The meats are always fresh and wonderful. The staff is friendly and very helpful. Love this place!!”

“Always amazing food!! And great staff!! French dip is my recommendation!”

“Had an amazing experience here celebrating my best friend's Birthday Dinner, Colin was a fantastic server that made sure we had a great dining experience throughout the late afternoon. The whole staff was extremely hospitable and personable. I will definitely be coming back here soon!”

“Top sushi restaurant in East Brunz; service and quality of dishes are top shelf. You won’t be disappointed!”

“We had lunch on Saturday afternoon. I would rate the food as pretty good, and better than Red Lobster which is right across Rt. 18. However the presentation of the food leaves a good deal to be desired. They serve on paper strays with plastic spoons. Paper would be fine if it was of a higher / thicker quality. The plastic utensils would also be fine if they weren’t of the kiddie party variety. The We had soft shelled crab, fried shrimp and catfish with boiled Cajun pototes and French fries. All of the food was good, neither over cooked not undercooked. The soft shell carb was pretty good. What was annoying was that the (soupy) boiled potato(s) side dish was served in a Saran Wrap baggie tied in a knot and put in the same paper tray with the fried soft shell crab. It was hard to tear it open without spilling the contents all over the table. However the side dish potatoes were good. The problem was the plating. The French fries were also good, neither overcooked nor undercooked and tender. While the food is good you and the restaurant is decently decorated, you get the impression that they have a very very tight budget for necessities as in utensils, plates and trays. Nevertheless we will eat there again or have their food delivered. They do not have a delivery service so you must use Uber or Doordash.”

“really delicious food, excellent service and nice music. i'm very respectful of their”

“Amazing food! I came here looking for some real authentic food and thats exactly what I got. All the workers were beyond friendly and I will definitely be coming back. I had the best Easter ever with the food! My whole family loved it. 😍🔥”

“Service is very poor waiters no type training seat you and just leave you food burning up on grill”

“Food was delicious..nice size lunch portion and very reasonable pricing.”

“Long time patrons but Blue Water has gone downhill over the last several years as far as seafood choices and food taste. Seafood Fra Diavolo ordered medium was tasteless and calamari were the Shop n Stop frozen rings. Key Lime pie slice the size for a mouse maybe and tasteless, no presentation like back in the day. Another “ former “ old time patron sitting next to us was furious as his swordfish was maybe 1/4” thick. We both agreed never to visit Blue Water again. We both remembered when it was the best ! My spouse and I were customers when the place would be packed now 4 tables only at 6:30pm ( guessing others feel the same) and long gone is the special menu had lobster cakes, halibut, monk fish , red snapper etc. Sadly and honestly not even better than a pizza restaurant but 3x the price. Bye Blue Water Seafood .”

“I always appreciate Jax the Bartender at Hooters Of Brunswick NJ! Jax takes Great Care of her Customers, and has a Fun Personality! Jax is also a great Supporter of her fellow Hooters Ladies, as well as the Management . I became a Regular at Hooters Of Brunswick NJ because of Jax! -Fred B”

“I read some of these reviews and the first thing that came to mind was, "first world problems." Perhaps it is because I used to be homeless, I cannot understand the mentality of criticizing food that is so easy to obtain and so quickly prepared by people who work very hard and very long for so little pay.

The employees did their job here. They promptly prepared the order, didn't mess a single thing up and neatly packed it into plastic containers for my door dasher to pick up. They put in my extra sauce too. I see no reason to complain. Are there better wings at different restaurants? Of course. Is that a reason to be ungrateful? No! Not every restaurant is going to have the "best" anything. Someone will like it regardless, and I do! I ordered 22 boneless wings with the flavors of Buffalo and spicy pineapple teriyaki (I believe that's the name). Clearly I finished my meal before I could take a photo of it.

This is value for money, and that's what it's about. Each wing is priced at $1/piece and there's nothing wrong with the flavor or the consistency. The fries were on point too and well seasoned. I don't need them to be crispy like Ritz crackers, I'm just happy I don't feel hungry anymore.

And even if the adults are too picky, the kids will love these wings and fries.”

“Food was good Service was on point Courteous”

“The hibachi was great, plenty of food! Will go back again”

“The food is 4 stars as a hotel restaurant. Food was just ok ... some good, some mediocre. I was staying next door at the Residence Inn so this was really the only place that was within a short/medium walk. I went a second time without hesitation. The third night i didnt really want to, but wanted to drive even less. App portions were huge. Calamari was ok. Bbq chicken wings were great, sweet chili wings were not good. Quesadilla was really good (super greasy from all the cheese) Chicken sandwich was really good. Chicken Caesar was good but a bit too much dressing. Creme brule was very disappointing. Had low expectations for a hotel resto ... it beat them, but only by a little.”

“Had an amazing dining experience at N Thai Palace, a family-owned restaurant serving authentic Thai cuisine since 2012! From the comforting Tom Yum Soup and crispy vegetable spring rolls to the flavorful basil fried rice and shrimp pad Thai, every bite was incredible. The highlight? Their coconut fried ice cream! Trust me, it’s worth a trip just for dessert. It was great meeting Syed, the owner, who shared how they can customize dishes without onions and garlic—a perfect option for those who are Jain or Swaminarayan. The restaurant was buzzing with happy diners, and now I see why. Highly recommend checking them out!”

“Papa John’s is a solid choice for pizza. The food is usually fresh and tasty, and the delivery is pretty quick. The staff are polite and orders come out right most of the time. Overall a good spot when you’re in the mood for pizza.”

“Our go to burger place, love their crispy chicken burger, look forward to their new milkshake flavors!”

“I used to come there for some ice cream cravings. After trying like 4 different places around, this one blew my mind with pistachio ice cream, which is my personal favorite. Not only that the ice cream itself is properly flavored, it also has nicely sized pieces of pistachios inside. Their waffle cones are a solid finish to the ice cream. I miss this place a lot.”

“Dave’s Hot Chicken never misses—the medium spice has a great kick without being overwhelming. The chicken was perfectly crispy on the outside and super juicy inside. Definitely a 5-star experience.”

“Delicious ice cream and wonderful service!”

“Mr. Subs in East Brunswick never disappoints! The sandwiches are always fresh, loaded with flavor, and made exactly the way you want them. The cheesesteak sub is absolutely incredible — perfectly seasoned steak, melted cheese, and fresh bread that ties it all together. Every bite was packed with flavor and the portion size was more than worth it. The staff is friendly, the service is quick, and you can tell they care about the quality of their food. Easily one of the best spots around when you’re craving a great sub. Highly recommend the cheesesteak!”

“Supporting our son Justin as a member of Team NJ for this years Special Olympics USA Games”

“I went here tonight for my father’s birthday and the experience overall was wonderful. The staff were so kind and welcoming, our waitress was friendly and engaging, and the food was absolutely delicious! I can’t wait to go back and try more stuff off the menu. Also the tres leches was some of the best I’ve ever had 🤤”

“Veronica was very nice and the chef made me a complimentary lassi because of an error in the system that occurred. Very pleasant atmosphere and excellent customer service”

“We ordered our thanksgiving dinner from here, and everything was AMAZING! Turkey, cornbread stuffing, Mac & cheese, mashed potatoes and apple crumb pie for dessert. Everything was delicious! We always love their food & would highly recommend!”

“Heart Of Europe jest jednym z najlepszych polskich sklepow w Middlesex County. Serwowane sa tam bardzo dobre polskie gorace posilki I desery. Mozna tam kupic bardzo dobre wedliny, sery , swieze pieczywo, ciasta, paczki i wiele innych dobrych produktow. Obsluga jest bardzo mila, szybka i wesola. Nawet jak masz gorszy dzien i robisz zakupy w Heart Of Europe to wychodzisz ze sklepu zadowolony i rozweselony. Twoj dzien wyglada lepiej dzieki wesolemu personelowi sklepu. Polecam wszystkim te polskie delikatesy. Dostaja 100 %.”

“Great + fast service! Delicious”

“Ismail has served very good food and he was very friendly and very polite and very nice and humble and the food he served was also amazing must visit great food and if you go and find Ismail ask about Ismail suggestion if he is service the food for best food”

“CAVA!! You have NO right to be so DELICIOUS and be 30 minutes from my house 🤣 but really please bring one down to Carolina forest SC! I had the salmon strawberry bowl how it comes but pickles onions instead of the tomatoes & it was out of this world .. I will be back!!!”

“The most amazing pizza and Italian dishes you will ever eat! Super fresh and always delicious! The owners are the sweetest and truly make you feel special every time you visit. We’ve been customers since they were located in the Meyers parking lot, however, we’ve moved in the last few years and are unable to get our fix of Bella La Pizzeria greatness since. We travel over 3 hours for the best pizza and meals because the food is that delicious! I’m sitting here in heaven this evening enjoying a slice of their perfect pizza. Yummmm!!!…….”

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Frank’s Pizza has a great environment with amazing pizza and food — top quality, super tasty, and always fresh. The place is very kid-friendly, with plenty of room, and it’s perfect for families or groups. There’s easy parking, great handicap accessibility, and even a private room, which is a huge plus. BYOB makes it even better. Overall, awesome food, welcoming vibe, and super convenient. Highly recommend! 🍕👏”

“If you’re looking for an amazing pre- or post-workout treat — or just something delicious to satisfy your sweet tooth without feeling guilty — this place is it. The service is always wonderful, and the Cowabunga Smoothie is one of my personal favorites. Everything they serve is made with natural, organic ingredients, so you don’t have to worry about a bunch of ultra-processed stuff going into your body. It’s refreshing to find a spot that focuses on quality while still making drinks that taste this good. It’s always a great choice when you need a quick energy boost to keep your day going. Highly recommended.”

“New menu fantastic. Don't drive by this diner, stop! Food excellent, service on spot, owner does everything, fantastic cook, friendly, made to order. Best kept secret in the area. Try it, you will like it. My husband and I have been customers for years. Just keeps getting better.”

“This is a convenient little coffee bar in the hotel. There aren't any coffee makers in rooms and the restaurant's kitchen is not open until noon so it is the only option for coffee and breakfast. The coffee was good and the service was great, though not staffed for large orders or a line. Food options are limited.
There is only the lobby seating as this shares the same counter as the check in desk, so need to take it to your room or find a table in another part of the lobby to sit, or near the bar if that's allowed. The lobby is quite lovely.

Dietary restrictions: Minimal information available about prepared foods (muffins, Danish), no labels for GF, etc”

“Very clean restaurant, Food Delicious, Waitress Lee courteous, polite, so nice a pleasure to talk to. Will definetely go back.”

“Love their Bento boxes!!!”

“Best fruit cake I ever had”

“Writing a book has always been considered the hardest task... until the moment of choosing between a sweet or savory breakfast at Cozy Cup! Deciding between the perfect egg white omelet and that fruit French toast was a challenge. Choosing both brought joy to the taste buds (and stomach). Now, fueled by deliciousness, the task of crafting a song about Uncle Matty's incredible story begins! It might just be my most delicious song yet! #CozyCupProblems #BreakfastDecisions #AuthorFuel #EggcellentChoices #FruitFanatic #UncleMattySong #JimFarrellAuthor”

“Great place to get refreshers and bubble tea. They are decently priced at $5-$7 a drink. They have a wide range of options to choose from. There are also some food options. Its a great place to sit to do some work and they offer some board games to play which is great for a location to have.”

“I ordered the Chicken Chettinadu, veg momo, and veg lunch combo — all were absolutely delicious! The Chicken Chettinadu had the perfect balance of spice and savory, and the veg momo were fresh, flavorful, and filled with a nice variety of vegetables. The veg lunch combo was satisfying and well-portioned, and the kheer dessert was fresh and mildly sweet — a perfect way to end the meal. Everything was packaged neatly and arrived warm. Highly recommend for anyone looking for flavorful, well-prepared Indian cuisine. I’ll definitely be ordering again!”

“Great staff, meal options, and service! We order often and always enjoy the food and generous portions. Everyone is nice and friendly. It’s also located in a convenient area - easy to go in, order and get exactly what you want! It’s halal and has vegetarian options also so it appeals to all customers. Highly recommend 👍”

“I've been going to this place since I was a kid with my mother and Grandmother. the bologna is delicious. the kielbasa is amazing. the handmade pierogies, so good. I now take my kids there..”

“Stopped on our way back home (NH) when passing through and the food was excellent!! Best subs! And the staff was super friendly ♥️ 10/10 recommend”

“Great food. Great prices.”

“The most amazing pizza and Italian dishes you will ever eat! Super fresh and always delicious! The owners are the sweetest and truly make you feel special every time you visit. We’ve been customers since they were located in the Meyers parking lot, however, we’ve moved in the last few years and are unable to get our fix of Bella La Pizzeria greatness since. We travel over 3 hours for the best pizza and meals because the food is that delicious! I’m sitting here in heaven this evening enjoying a slice of their perfect pizza. Yummmm!!!…….”

“I had a vegan chicken fat cat sandwich. It was so good. Daughter had a vegan hot dog with sauerkraut. But she ate it too fast for a picture. It was so nice to have so many plant-based options at a casual stop I enjoyed as a kid.”

“9/14/25 - NFL Sundays are made for pizza. So we did take out from Mancini's Pizza in East Brunswick, NJ. \n\nWe sat outside while they prepared our order --- one large Sicilian and one large pepperoni. The friendly and helpful staff even tapped on the window to let us know our order was ready. Yes, the restaurant is crowded and does a brisk business which is another good sign.\n\nThe pepperoni is a neopolitan style and a bit on the thinner side. The sauce is absolutely incredible. The cheese is clearly premium. The pie is perfectly prepared and the Italian spices are noticeable with each bite. They use thicker pepperoni slices which I really enjoyed. The big disappointment here is the slices are not very crispy and are very limp. When you pick one up, unfortunately, everything slides right off. It doesn't make it taste bad but its annoying nonetheless. \n\nThe Sicilian slice was by far my favorite. It has that fermented Sicilian crust flavor and when you add their spectacular sauce and premium cheese, it is Sicilian pizza nirvana. The crust is crispy and not dry at all. Great care is taken here paying attention to every detail of this masterpiece. \n\nThe prices here are not friendly for the budget conscious diners. But if you want quality, you have to pay for it.\n\nOverall Rating: A-”

“Absolutely delightful little delicatessan. Serving the community with top-quality fine foods since 1955, European Homemade Provisions is a must see! These pierogi are just like I remember.”

“We needed a place to get together after a game with a lot of people. The Colonial didn’t hesitate when I said 20 people. We came and they sat us in the back so we could all be together. Phil and Pedro were an amazing team. They organized our checks by family and all of our food came out hot, fast and delicious. So very thankful for this option in the area!”

“I moved from The Bronx to New Jersey four years ago I go to the gym across the street LA fitness .I came here one day and never looked back . They are truly amazing. !!!!!!Their customer service is outrageous. They greet you like your family, They are absolutely Amazing. The bagels are GREAT, Apple turnovers even better , their homemade oatmeal cookies nice and crunchy are perfect but most of all the avocado every time I ask for a sandwich it's ALWAYS ready to eat.”

“I ordered from here for the first time and I must say the food is really good! Fast delivery. The driver forgot my drink lol, but all good, would definitely order from here again!”

“We really like this place.The food is always good, the people that own it and work there are fantastic. They're always so friendly, treat you very nicely. But highly recommend this establishment.”

“This place is a must try if you are in the area. It was delicious.”

“I ate here a few years ago - don't recall my whole meal but i remember it was good - love mint chuntey. The manager / staff was friendly. The space is small but organized and clean. Recently i ordered through uber eats - they had a buy one get one free promo on the chicken tikka. I also got a few orders of garlic naan. The chicken tikka with rice was good - moist chicken, good flavor and not too spicy. However the garlic naan was disappointing - it was a tad bit salty but mostly the bread was flat and dense - it should be a little more fluffy with a nice chew. Hope they read this and improve it - would give it another try.”

“Brought my girls soccer team in this afternoon to celebrate our 1st place soccer season. Great service, pizza was good and John was very helpful.”

“Went there for dinner today. I had the Eggplant Parm, omg that sauce was amazing that meal was huge and so delicious. My girlfriend had the Shrimp Scampi and she said it was the best she ever had. 5 stars for this diner. Very nice, friendly, owner who is also the chef. We will definitely be back!!!”

“9/5/25 - It's about time that I did a review on my go to pizza place in East Brunswick, NJ. It's called Michelangelo's Pizza. Through the years, if anyone asked me for a recommendation for pizza, I would ask you what style you preferred. And if your answer was thick neopolitan, I sent you here.\n\nI grew up on Staten Island and my favorite pizza shop was Al's Pizza (RIP) on the corner of Jewett Ave and Victory Blvd. That's the same style I grew up eating. That's what I prefer. But I do enjoy other types as well. Michelangelo's reminds me of Al's very much.\n\nThe pizza at Michelangelo's is thick, hearty and heavy. Tonight, we ordered one plain and one pepperoni. \n\nThe plain is thick and chewy. It has a small crunch to it. The outer crust is thick and chewy with a light crunch as well. It is not dry at all. The cheese tastes premium and there is plenty of it for you cheese lovers. For me, the star here is the sauce. The pie is generously sauced which I absolutely love. You would think a pie this thick would be droopy, but it surprisingly stands up pretty well. And if it does droop a little, the cheese is so abundant that it holds it together and nothing slides off. \n\nThe pepperoni has all the same traits. The difference here is the pepperoni adds a lot of grease which I'm not crazy about. I dont believe it's the pie makers fault as pepperoni gives off a lot of grease when cooked.\n\nI love the staff here. Friendly and competent. I am always greeted by my first name which is appreciated. \n\nThere's been some happenings here recently which led me to believe there were issues with the business. It was closed for 8 days without any indication as to why. The phone was also disconnected. Finally on day 4, I saw a sign on the door in the distance but I was late for a ballgame and didn't have time to stop and read it. \n\nIt's such a good pie that I hope they have resolved the issues permanently whatever they may have been.\n\nOverall Rating: A-”

“Shakes are delicious, filling, and best of all, healthy! You're missing something great if you haven't tried a shake from Simple Shakes!”

“They will make the hot coffee fresh if you ask them to-which of course they should. If you're pre-diabetic maybe cinnamon rolls are not the best food to eat, but delicious. No, I do not indulge often. Not often at all because I'm currently far from wealthy. I'm far from rolling in the dough. No pun intended. The young woman with the glasses is kind, and I do not mean that in a weird way. Actually, one of the employees will not always make it fresh-communicating to me they made it 45 minutes ago & will not make it again. Yes, I contacted the owner about the profoundly rude behavior towards me on more than one occasion without getting into specifics.”

“Love the decor here, also love how there’s 3 diff options for seating . Food took a while but it was delicious, highly recommend the daal though it is spicy. If you’re looking for authentic Pakistani food this is the spot”

“The chicken is the best! And the fries. And the seeet tea!
I have to be careful with gluten, so it is nice that they have gluten-free buns for the sandwiches, unfortunately they're gluten-free buns are vaguely tasty cardboard carriers for the meat.

*Free refills, not the healthiest option, but if you chug your sweet tea, you can get your refill when the food comes to the counter lol. I'm not saying that I've done this, but you could do this 😉”

“Yes, it was to meet my friends and have brunch. Everything was great but they do need to tell you that they need to mention any fruits that goes on your pancakes or the side that they come cold that is my only complaint you have to let them know that you would like your fruits warmed up”

“Undeniably the finest ice cream in the entire state. Their vanilla soft serve is on another level, richer, smoother, and more flavorful than anything I’ve ever had. It’s clear why this place has been a beloved landmark since 1981. The secret? A product that speaks for itself, simply unmatched in quality.”

“Breakfast was good, service was good. our server was nice and polite with a smile.”

“Great food and a pleasant staff. Best in the area.”

“Great place for food that reminds you of what we had as takeout in NYC! The restaurant is small, just like the neighborhood Chinese places I went to growing up. Worth the trip!”

“delicious pizza was delivered perfectly on time. thanks for making our mothers day stress free!”

“Always fresh. Great new salad. Asian chicken. RealtorPeggy”